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Man weighs gaining more muscle against a cancer recurrence

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'll be 70 in August, and in 2012, I had prostate cancer. My prostate was removed. My PSA level was low but rose fast, so I guess it was an aggressive form of cancer. After the removal, they still found evidence of cancer, and I underwent 35 radiation treatments that were also ...

VNL Lions Club raffle winners announced

NORWAY — The Vulcan-Norway-Loretto Lions Club has announced the winners from the annual Community Picnic and Raffle on July 12. Winners include: $1,000, Lucas Doney; $500, Richelle Barker; $100, Donna Korpi; $100 winners, Noah Markell, Issac Degenaer, Ron LaLonde and Dave Lofholm. The VNL Lions Club thanks everyone who purchased raffle tickets or attended the picnic. They also give a big thanks to all of the local businesses who contributed items to be given away as prizes. Because of the outpouring support of the community, the picnic was a huge success. Next year’s ...

Mother won’t listen to request for space

Dear Annie: My mom and I have always had a weird relationship. Throughout my childhood, I always considered us close, even when she moved hours away to the other side of the state when I was in middle school. We would talk regularly, and I would go see her for summer and winter breaks. When I ...

Get up and get active!

Dear Heloise: After I retired last year, I went into a sort of slump with a mild depression. It wasn’t anything serious, but I started to gain weight, sleep too much, and watch too much TV. When I went to see my doctor for an annual checkup, I mentioned to her that I was tired all the time ...

Fungus Fest Pie Social on Saturday

CRYSTAL FALLS — Christ United Methodist Church of Crystal Falls will host its annual Fungus Fest Pie Social from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Attendees are welcome to enjoy a beverage and a piece of homemade pie at the church or purchase a dessert to go and enjoy the afternoon of events.

Rosie & The Rivets to join Fungus Fest celebration

CRYSTAL FALLS — Music fans can step back into the golden age of rock ’n’ roll Saturday when Rosie & The Rivets take the stage at the Crystal Theatre as part of Crystal Falls’ Fungus Fest celebration. The high-energy tribute show begins at 7 p.m. and celebrates hits from 1954 through ...